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van Engelen, Bart (author)Currently, inland waterway safety assessments rely heavily on historic accident data and expert opinions, often lacking comprehensive qualitative and quantitative information. Addressing this gap, this thesis introduces a method based on Automatic Identification System (AIS) data to identify anomalous vessel behaviour for enhancing safety...master thesis 2023
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Jiang, C. (author)Technology developments has enabled Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) to be adopted for various applications, including Urban Air Mobility (UAM) – an air transportation system for passengers and cargo in and around urban environments. The operations of UAS in urban environment inevitably raises concerns about the safety impact of UAS. <br/>The...doctoral thesis 2023
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Kaur, M. (author)Technological systems and infrastructures form the bedrock of modern society and it is system administrators (sysadmins) who configure, maintain and operate these infrastructures. More often than not, they do so behind the scenes. The work of system administration tends to be unseen and, consequently, not well known. After all, do you think of...doctoral thesis 2023
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Weijer, Menno (author)Numerous structural failure incidents have occurred in the past years. It was found that current methods, such as NEN 2767, fall short in guaranteeing the structural safety of existing buildings. Although structural failure incidents infrequently result in casualties, there are also social and economic consequences that impact both building user...master thesis 2023
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van Donselaar, Kevin (author)Large parts of the Netherlands lay below mean sea level. An extensive network of flood protection measures is in place to prevent flooding. Periodic safety assessment and reinforcement are required to guarantee a resilient system. Currently, in the Netherlands, an extensive sea dike reinforcement program is underway to meet the safety standards...master thesis 2023
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van der Drift, Sophie (author)Adequate mechanical ventilation serves as the first and most important life-saving appliance during a tunnel fire. The most severe threat during a tunnel fire is the smoke. Most victims get incapacitated by the smoke, after which they decease from intoxication and/or suffocation. By means of mechanical ventilation, smoke-free escape routes via...master thesis 2023
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Wagenaar, Britt (author)The Netherlands is experiencing a significant increase in its aging population. Multi morbidity and a rapidly growing shortage of healthcare personnel are putting pressure on the healthcare system, leading to capacity issues. The capacity problems of care have medical, safety, social, and economic consequences. Policy measures are needed to...master thesis 2023
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van Zeijl, Lola (author)The development of automated cars has introduced the potential to reduce global CO2 emissions by enhancing driving efficiency. However, counter-research suggests that this may lead to increased CO2 emissions due to higher speeds and highway congestion. This research examines the impact of automated cars on train travel, focusing on their unique...master thesis 2023
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Pronk, Ivo (author)This Master Thesis research is carried out to investigate the most efficient re-mountable timber car park in terms of feasibility and structural performance. Applying the re-mountability principle with a sustainable material like timber is important to help the construction industry tackle environmental problems like global warming. Specifically...master thesis 2023
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Han, Lu (author)E-bikes have gained global popularity due to their environmentally friendly and sustainable attributes, as well as their ability to provide fast speeds and power assistance. However, the increasing popularity of e-bikes has introduced conflicts and crashes with other road users, especially the interaction with conventional bikes, as e-bikes and...master thesis 2023
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Heerkens, Lidewij (author)The Nederlandse- Voedsel en Warenautoriteit (NVWA) asked the at-first-sight simple question of how to combine risk-based and random methods for inspection. Risk-based and random inspection methods have contrasting incentives. Risk-based inspection increases efficiency and allocates resources efficiently but fails to regulate low and emergent...master thesis 2023
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Kharkwal, Arav (author)This research developed a novel assessment method to enable driving examiners to effectively evaluate the safe use of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) during practical driving exams in the Netherlands. An Assessment Matrix was developed and refined through expert interviews, observations, and case studies. The need to streamline...master thesis 2023
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Hoeksma, Bram (author)Currently, our society faces a pressing challenge: global warming. The solution lies in the energy transition, which replaces fossil fuels with clean sources. This requires a global effort across all sectors, including shipping. While a significant portion of shipping relies on polluting fuels, the European Union’s Green Deal aims for climate...master thesis 2023
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Lohar, Nivedita (author)In 2022, there were over 26 million electric automobiles on the road, a 60% increase with regard to 2021 and more than 5 times the stock in 2018. As automobiles become more electric and systems get increasingly complex, the safety requirements get more stringent. In 2011, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) established...master thesis 2023
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Fehling, Anne (author)Over the last 30 years, different technical and governmental developments have taken place in the Dutch hazardous materials pipeline infrastructure. These have changed the utilization and governance of the system, with the transport of natural gas being one of the most important during this timeframe. Due to the danger of the transported...master thesis 2023
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Ayaydin, Suzan (author)Food safety inspections play an important role in the safety of consumers of food products. Even though food safety regulations have disciplinary power over food-related businesses, inspections are needed to ensure that regulations are followed for the well-being of consumers. Traditionally inspections did not have a goal of targeting higher...master thesis 2023
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Hollman, Seb (author)This graduation project emerged from an existing collaboration between the Delft University of Technology and the Responsible Sensing Lab; a project of the Amsterdam Institute of Advanced Metropolitan Solutions. The Initial Assignment had the goal of enhancing the feeling of safety in public environments through the use of responsible sensing....master thesis 2023
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van der Schot, Jan (author)This study investigated the relationship between Equivalent Fall Height (EFH) and peak Ground Reaction Force (GRF) in freestyle ski jumping. An experiment was conducted in which a semi-professional freestyle skier was instrumented with Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) and a position sensor. The skier performed jumps off ‘kickers’ in snow parks...master thesis 2023
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Singh, Utkarsh (author)As the automotive industry advances towards greater autonomy, the landscape of car travel is evolving. The integration of reclined seating within vehicles, made possible without major alterations to traditional layouts, presents a promising avenue for enhancing passenger experiences. This shift, however, comes with unique safety challenges due...master thesis 2023
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Singh, Utkarsh (author)As the automotive industry advances towards greater autonomy, the landscape of car travel is evolving. The integration of reclined seating within vehicles, made possible without major alterations to traditional layouts, presents a promising avenue for enhancing passenger experiences. This shift, however, comes with unique safety challenges due...master thesis 2023